Sales & Marketing Officer

Orange Farm is seeking a Sales & Marketing Officer whose core mission is to build reliable market access, repeat customers, 

and predictable revenue for fresh vegetables produced by Orange Farm.

This is a field-driven, relationship-based, revenue-first role.

Success is measured by sales outcomes, repeat buyers, and reduced waste,

The officer will operate across Port Harcourt and Aba, developing urban and peri-urban markets, 

coordinating harvest timing with the farm, and ensuring that produce moves quickly from field to buyer.

The Sales & Marketing Officer is responsible for:

• Creating stable demand for Orange Farm produce
• Building a strong repeat customer base
• Reducing post-harvest losses through better market planning
• Connecting farm production decisions to real market signals
• Positioning Orange Farm as a trusted supplier of fresh vegetables

1. Market Access & Customer Development

• Identify and onboard reliable buyers, including:

(Restaurants,Hotels,Caterers,Food vendors,Retail shops,Supermarkets,Local markets,Aggregators and institutions,Food processors)

• Build a portfolio of reliable and repeat buyers in each city (Aba & Port Harcourt) 
• Maintain strong relationships with buyers through regular check-ins, reliability, and quality assurance.
• Position Orange Farm as a preferred supplier rather than a one-time seller.

2. Sales Execution & Coordination

Work closely with the Farm Manager and Agronomist to:

• Align harvest timing with buyer demand
• Avoid overproduction or last-minute dumping
• Ensure buyers are secured before peak harvest

Organize:

• Deliveries or pickups
• Bulk orders
• Price negotiations
• Payment terms

3. Demand Forecasting & Market Intelligence

Provide a demand forecast for farm produce and vegetables while tracking and report:

• Prevailing market prices
• Market understanding and knowledge
• Seasonal demand shifts
• Buyer preferences
• Competitor pricing

Use this intelligence to guide:

• Crop planning
• Harvest scheduling
• Pricing decisions

 Required Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Confidence engaging businesses and market traders
• Willingness to travel within Aba and Port Harcourt
• Basic understanding of pricing and value of fresh produce
• Ability to work independently
• Good organizational skills
• Problem-solving mindset

Location : Aba - Port Harcourt only 

Salary : 100k - 150k NGN 

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